How to measure your blood pressure
If you monitor your blood pressure, here is how to get an accurate reading. 1. Take it before you drink your coffee in the morning. Coffee can increase…
Category: Seniors
The miracle activity that makes you stronger and happier
Here’s a way to make yourself a little stronger, improve your heart health, boost your mood and thinking power, and provide a little adventure: E-bikes….
We’ve seen the evolution of technology!
Think about how many variations of the telephone devices we have been used in our lifetimes. Rotary phones were the most common device. Until 2006,…
Great discounts for seniors
Here are some places you can save money if you are 55 and over, according to Go Banking Rates: – Amazon Prime: If you rely on government asistance…
Croquet: the equal opportunity sport
Some say croquet combines the skills of golf, billiards, and chess. Competitors have a passion for a game that looks genteel, but can be fiercely…
Small changes add up to big weight loss results
For some, walking five miles a day is just not possible, either because of their current physical condition or their busy lives. But small changes in…
Study: Eggs may boost bone health
Your morning breakfast with scrambled eggs might help your bone health and reduce your risk of osteoporosis. A new study in the journal of Food and…
Phlox blooms for generations
Author Denise Wiles Adams calls phlox “the heirloom queen” in her book Restoring American Gardens: An Encyclopedia of Heirloom Ornamental Plants,…
May: Stroke Awareness Month
If someone experiences any of these symptoms, don’t wait j– call 911! * Sudden weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side. * Sudden…
Beware these infamous Social Security scams
Social Security fraud is rampant — and increasing. The Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that scammers took about $3 billion from Social Security…